Perrault v. Proffer

Defendant-appellee moves to dismiss this appeal for the reason of our lack of jurisdiction. The suit involves a demand for the sum of $2,000 with legal interest, plus attorneys' fees in the amount of $500. The amount sued for is claimed by plaintiff as the amount due him arising out of the alleged violation by defendant of a contract involving the purchase and sale of certain real estate located near LaPlace, Louisiana. The petition alleges that under the terms of the contract plaintiff is entitled to recover his attorneys' fees.

[1] Appellee contends that the amount of attorneys' fees should…